91 points Wine Spectator: "[$50 list] Lovely jasmine, verbena and honeysuckle notes liberally gild a core of yellow apple, anise and white peach flavors. Has both racy and waxy accents through the lengthy finish. Drink now through 2019. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 220 cases made. (2/28/18)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$28 list] Intense aromas of ripe peach, tangerine, ginger and white blossoms meld with underscores of slate and smoke in this project from Thomas Pastuszak, wine director at The NoMad. This powerful wine displays rich fruit, floral and spice notes on the palate, with enough acidity to maintain balance. The finish carries on and on in apricot and orchard blossom tones. A perfect match for pork or fowl. Alcohol 13.3%. (Mar 2018)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Bright red. Mineral-accented red berries cherry pit and rose pastille on the expressive sharply focused nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate offering nicely concentrated raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that show good clarity and spicy lift. Powerful yet lithe with subtle tannins and a lingering suggestion of candied flowers. This graceful Pinot benefits quite a bit from aeration. Drink: 2020-2025. (Oct 2018)"
91 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$28 list] Intense aromas of ripe peach, tangerine, ginger and white blossoms meld with underscores of slate and smoke in this project from Thomas Pastuszak, wine director at The NoMad. This powerful wine displays rich fruit, floral and spice notes on the palate, with enough acidity to maintain balance. The finish carries on and on in apricot and orchard blossom tones. A perfect match for pork or fowl. Alcohol 13.3%. (Mar 2018)"
90 points Josh Raynolds (Vinous): "Bright red. Mineral-accented red berries cherry pit and rose pastille on the expressive sharply focused nose. Juicy and energetic on the palate offering nicely concentrated raspberry and bitter cherry flavors that show good clarity and spicy lift. Powerful yet lithe with subtle tannins and a lingering suggestion of candied flowers. This graceful Pinot benefits quite a bit from aeration. Drink: 2020-2025. (Oct 2018)"
| Product SKU | 356509 |
| Producer | Empire Estate |
| Country | United States |
| Region | New York |
| SubRegion | Finger Lakes |
| Varietal | Riesling |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | White |
| ABV | 13.3% |
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